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      AUC Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf highlighted the PRC’s critical role in advancing the Union’s agenda and laying the groundwork for the forthcoming Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM)
      AUC Chairperson highlighted PRC’s critical role in advancing the Union’s agenda
      3 June 2026

      Today, at the opening session of the 52nd Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC), AUC Chairperson H.E.

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      Message of the AUC Chairperson, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha
      Message of the AUC Chairperson on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha
      27 May 2026

      On the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to all Muslims across Africa and around the world.

      Readouts
      AUC Chairperson this morning received H.E. Prof. Amb. Miguel Bembe, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola
      AUC Chairperson this morning received Ambassador of the Republic of Angola
      26 May 2026

      H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, this morning received H.E. Prof.

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      Statement of the Chairperson of the AU Commission on the Occasion of the 35th Independence Anniversary of the State of Eritrea
      AUC Chairperson Statement on Occasion 35th Independence Anniversary of Eritrea
      25 May 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E.

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      Statement by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Occasion of Africa Day 2026
      Statement by AUC Chairperson on the Occasion of Africa Day 2026
      25 May 2026

      Excellencies,
      Staff Members,
      Members of the Diplomatic Community,
      Friends of Africa,
      Partners,
      Ladies and Gentlemen,

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      AU Commission Chairperson appoints new Chief of Staff
      AU Commission Chairperson appoints new Chief of Staff
      25 May 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has appointed Dr. Yann Bedzigui as his new Chief of Staff.

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      Chairman and Co-Founder of the Africa India Economic Foundation (AIEF), yesterday paid a courtesy call on the AUC Chairperson
      Chairman and Co-Founder of AIEF courtesy call on the AUC Chairperson
      23 May 2026

      Mr. G. Rathinavelu, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Africa India Economic Foundation (AIEF), yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E.

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      AUC Chairperson was today received in Libreville by H.E. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabon
      AUC Chairperson received in Libreville by President of the Gabon
      21 May 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, was today received in Libreville by H.E.

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      Joint Press Release On the India–Africa Forum Summit IV
      Joint Press Release On the India–Africa Forum Summit IV
      21 May 2026

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      AUC Chairperson thanked the people & Government of Gabon for hosting a timely dialogue on the continent’s evolving security landscape
      AUC Chairperson thanked people & Government of Gabon for hosting timely dialogue
      21 May 2026

      At the AU Chairperson’s 17th High-Level Retreat on Peace & Security in Africa, H.E.

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      AUC Chairperson underscored the imperative of renewed multilateral solidarity in responding to Africa’s evolving peace & security challenges
      AUC Chairperson underscored the imperative of renewed multilateral solidarity
      20 May 2026

      At the 4th AU–UN High-Level Retreat in Libreville, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission underscored the imperative of renewed multilateral solidarity in responding to Africa’s evolv

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      AUC Chairperson held consultations with AU Representatives
      AUC Chairperson held consultations with AU Representatives
      20 May 2026

      On the margins of the 4th High-Level AU-UN Meeting in Libreville, Gabon, this afternoon, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E.

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